Principle

Nausea and vomiting are caused by transmission of a nausea signal to the stomach via the human brain, which causes the stomach to contrast irregularly, resulting in vomiting. By releasing a particular low-frequency pulse, EmeTerm can adjust the vagus nerve signals traveling to and from the stomach, and can prevent or postpone it from receiving nausea signals. This then slows down the irregular gastric contraction, and reduces the nauseous sensation for the users.

 EmeTerm Principle

  • Send the electrical pluses to stimulate the median nerve
  • Signal to the brain via nervous system
  • Stop nausea and vomiting reaction

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